The year 2023 turned out to be heartbreaking for fans around the world after globally renowned show Friends actor Matthew Perry died in October. Matthew Perry died at the age of 54. The 54-year-actor was famous around the world for portrayoing the character of Chandler Bing. At first there were many speculations and reports surfaced around Matthew Perry's case of death, but now Friends' actor official death reason has finally been revealed. On Friday, Matthew Perry's autopsy report came to the fore and fans were shocked to know what happened to 'Chandler Bing'? Below is everything you need to know about Matthew Perry's death reason-
What happened to Matthew Perry?
Talking about Matthew Perry's death reason, the Friends actor reportedly passed away due to the "acute effects of ketamine". the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner ruled out foul play in the actor's death and termed it accidental. For the unversed, Perry was found unconcious in his hot tub. Talking about Matthew Perry's cause of death, other factors that contributed to his passing away included 'drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine'. Buprenorphinean is an 'opioid-like drug used in the treatment of opioid addiction as well as acute and chronic pain.'
Talking about Ketamine, the drug is generally used to treat depression and also for recreational purposes. Matther Perry's autopsy report stated that the actor had taken ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety a week-and-a-half before he passed away.
Notably, reports suggesting that he was on other drugs are not true. Matthew's toxicology report stated that there was no evidence of alcohol, or other drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, PCP, or fentanyl in the actor's system.
Raffi Djabourian, Senior deputy medical examiner was quoted saying, "there were high levels of ketamine found in his post-mortem blood specimens...The main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression. Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine-induced myocardial effects on the hearts."